School Social Worker

Chicago Public Schools is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) works to support networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education. The School Social Worker enables students to achieve to their fullest potential academically by assisting students to develop coping skills, increase self-esteem, improve interactive skills, and facilitate environmental changes that will enable successful functioning within the learning setting.

Requirements

• Provide crisis, individual and group interventions as appropriate.
• Consultation services to faculty, co-team members, parents and other appropriate parties regarding the socio-cultural and emotional factors impacting on the student’s learning experiences.
• Diagnostic assessment for students needing initial evaluation or reevaluation.
• Individual Education Conferences to help determine eligibility for special education programs and counseling services on all cases where social work services are recommended.
• Conduct professional development/training and workshops for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Provision of leadership in developing and coordinating school-community partnerships that includes school-based and school-linked services.
• Development and implementation of intervention and prevention programs that will assist in the reduction of at-risk students.
• Participation in problem-solving initiatives in the school environment to support student success.
• Referral to, and consultation with, appropriate community agencies, development and coordination of relevant community resources to address specific needs of the students.
• Linkage of services and intervention strategies to the classroom to enhance the child’s overall educational development.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
• Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life